Adobe, a global technology leader, has announced an expanded partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and HUMAIN, a PIF company, delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally.
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The UAE’s renewable energy capacity has increased more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 MW in 2015 to more than 8.2 GW in 2025, according to Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
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From global technology leaders and investors to live robotics, gaming, sport and future mobility, LEAP 2026 opens its landmark fifth edition with four days of major announcements, technology and new experiences across Riyadh
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The United States and Iran have entered a new phase of their confrontation after US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US military bases in Jordan, marking the first direct escalation between the two sides in more than a month.
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Oil prices are climbing once again, and with them, fears that inflation could make an unwelcome return. Renewed tensions between the US and Iran have shifted investors' attention back to the impact of higher energy costs on the global economy, said a leading global market strategist.
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Qatar stepped up regional mediation efforts on Thursday, with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani pressing Iran to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran insisted that reopening the strategic waterway would depend on conditions being met by the United States.
Nearly 362 people were killed and over 1,300 missing - including 700 foreigners - after flash flooding hit China and Nepal, destroying villages and infrastructure, said media reports. Rescue operations are on but officials said lack of connectivity, power and resources was posing a big challenge.
SepcoIII, a Chinese construction and engineering company, has announced the full commercial operation of the Saudi Red Sea Utility Infrastructure Project, thus marking the completion of one of the kingdom’s major integrated clean energy and utility infrastructure developments.
Bahrain’s non-oil economy continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026 despite the sharp disruption to oil exports caused by restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The non-oil activities played a pivotal role contributing 90.1% to GDP at constant prices during Q1.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is due to visit Tehran on Thursday in a fresh diplomatic push to ease tensions between the US and Iran and help restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Global hospitality group Accor has announced that it has sealed a partnership deal with Al Qimmah Hospitality, a subsidiary of Bin Dawood Investment Company, to develop a portfolio of more than 4,000 keys across Saudi Arabia, including an 850-room Novotel property in Makkah.
Technip Energies, a leading engineering and technology company for the energy transition, has secured a significant contract from Indian group Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon (LTEH) to provide detailed engineering services for a major ADNOC Offshore project.
Over 1,180 public and private schools across the UAE will reopen their doors on August 31 for the 2026-2027 academic year, welcoming more than 1.277 million students, it was revealed at a press conference on Wednesday held by the Ministry of Education.
The value of the manufacturing sector's contribution to Oman's gross domestic product at constant prices reached approximately RO3.7 billion ($9.62 billion) by the end of 2025, according to statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information.
Big 5 Construct Saudi, which kicked off at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center on Monday, will feature in-depth technical discussions, product showcases and opportunities for industry professionals to connect with suppliers, project stakeholders and experts from across the ecosystem during the next two days.
Mammoet has completed a series of heavy lifting operations for the Rig BW Maromba B Wellhead Platform (WHP) conversion project at Drydocks World Dubai, marking a key milestone in the redevelopment of the offshore asset.
GCC tourism generated $254.7 billion in economic contribution in 2025, attracting 75.7 million visitors and $131.9 billion in inbound spending, as sector growth reached 7.3%, surpassing the global rate of 6.7%, according to the GCC Statistical Centre.
IFS, a leading provider of Industrial AI software, is demonstrate how Industrial AI creates value in work environments and supports organisations to move beyond experimentation and generic AI to achieve measurable outcomes in the real world, at the LEAP 2026, which opened in Riyadh today.
About 80% of organisations expect AI spending to increase over the next two years, yet more than half struggle to operationalise the business knowledge AI needs to deliver business value, finds a new study.
The fifth auction held as part of the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 attracted remarkable turnout, culminating in the sale of a Qarmousha Pure Ultra White falcon for AED1.5 million ($408,000).
EYWA Way of Water, a waterfront residential project featuring 65 luxury residences in Dubai's Business Bay district, is targeting certification for electromagnetic exposure alongside top international wellness and sustainability standards. The premium development is due for completion in 2028.
Over 1,180 public and private schools across the UAE will reopen their doors on August 31 for the 2026-2027 academic year, welcoming more than 1.277 million students, it was revealed at a press conference on Wednesday held by the Ministry of Education.
Apple on Tuesday announced the new Mac mini with the all-new M6 and powerful M5 Pro and the new Mac Studio, featuring M5 Max and the all-new M5 Ultra.
ADX-listed Alpha Dhabi Holding (Alpha Dhabi), one of the fastest-growing investment holding companies in the MENA region, has increased its investment in its private credit joint venture, MICAD Credit JV, managed by Mubadala Capital, the global alternative asset manager.
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by the National Center for Quantum Technologies (NCQT), has signed a research collaboration agreement with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, to advance research and development across multiple domains of advanced quantum technology and enhance quantum cryptography readiness in Saudi Arabia.
Wallan Trading Company, the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Central and Northern regions of Saudi Arabia, has unveiled its all new Hyundai 'Venue' - a compact crossover that combines contemporary design, advanced technology and everyday practicality - in the kingdom.
Adobe, a global technology leader, has announced an expanded partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and HUMAIN, a PIF company, delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally.
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attack on the country involving a drone that was intercepted by air defence systems over UAE territorial waters.
